Abstract:Proximal femoral nail (PFNA) and hemiarthroplasty are the two most frequently used methods in the surgical treatment of intertrochanteric femur fractures. The study aimed to determine the priority choice for surgical treatment in elderly patients (over 80 years old). Methods: Patients treated for intertrochanteric femur fractures between 2012 and 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients aged 80 years and over who were treated with hemiarthroplasty or PFNA were included in the study. The length of the opera… Show more
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